The only change to team manager Martin Johnson’s squad is on the bench where Hendre Fourie (Leeds Carnegie) takes over from Joe Worsley (London Wasps). Mike Tindall leads the side…
Tournaments
Italy team to take on England – Burton dropped, Parisse fit
Italy coach Nick Mallett has received a huge boost ahead of this Saturday’s clash with England after skipper Sergio Parisse was declared fit. Mallett has made four changes to the…
Rugby Book Review – Expert Guide to Sevens
Sevens coaching manuals are somewhat thin on the ground, partly because the majority of amateur players are happy to play the sport off the cuff. Colin Hillman, the policeman who…
Scotland unchanged for Wales game
Head coach Andy Robinson has this afternoon named an unchanged starting XV for Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday (kick-off 5pm). The only change to…
Ireland team to play France – Heaslip back!
Venue: Stadio Flaminio Date: Sunday, 13 February 2011 Kick-off: 1500 GMT Coverage: Watch on BBC One, BBC HD channel, Red Button and BBC Sport website; full commentary on BBC 5 live sports…
Dave Attwood signs for Bath
Bath Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of England and Gloucester lock, Dave Attwood, on a two year contract. The 6ft 7in, 23 year old lock, originally from Bristol, has…
Andy Robinson signs until 2015
Scottish Rugby announced today that it has reached agreement with Andy Robinson to extend his contract until 31 December 2015. This will keep Robinson at the helm of the national…
Twelve players who WON’T feature for England against Italy
England managed Martin Johnson has cut his squad for the Italy clash on Saturday sending home 12 players. Johnson is due to name his team for the Twickenham Test at noon…
Las Vegas Sevens preview
When the 2011 USA Sevens takes place on 12-13 February defending USA Sevens champions Samoa will not only be looking to defend their title at the Sam Boyd Stadium, Las…
Florian Fritz fined €15,000 for gesture to Wasps fans – with video
Florian Fritz, the Toulouse player (No 13), appeared before an independent Disciplinary Hearing at the ERC offices in Dublin today (Tuesday, 8 February, 2011), as a result of the red…